Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Official Vienna State Mint certificate_of_authenticity two original pages taken from

two original pages taken from the book "Sparks from the Campfire" by Joseph W

5mm(w) x 70mm(h)

He was to be hospitalized a third time

Accompanied by assorted research papers including service details derived from The Edmonds Family Association and obituary from The Asheville Citizen

Germany. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Official Vienna State Mint certificate_of_authenticity two original pages taken from(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of oval shaped gilded tombac; the obverse pebbled, with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical tapered pinback, with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; marked 30 for the Official Vienna State Mint; measuring 36. 32 mm (w) x 43. 83 mm (h);